Starting with a blind date with a female constable, you acquire the Nine Swords of Dugu.

Chapter 58: The Martial Arts Alliance Leader of Yunzhou

With the dust settled, the group of martial arts masters and grandmasters, including Tang Yu, all breathed a long sigh of relief.

Han Youniang rushed over and asked, "Brother Gu, how are you? Are you hurt?"

Gu Guanqi shook his head slightly and said, "Not a hair on my head."

Han Youniang lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry, Brother Gu, I'm so useless, I can't help you at all."

Gu Guanqi reached out and gently patted Han Youniang's shoulder, saying, "If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have discovered Yuan Guangkai, and the martial arts world of Yunzhou would likely be facing a catastrophe!"

At this time,

Tang Yu, Master Fayuan, and others walked over, supporting each other.

"Hero Gu," Tang Yu said, cupping his hands in thanks, "thank you for saving us!"

"Amitabha Buddha, I will never forget the great kindness of Hero Gu!"

"Thank you, Master Gu."

"If it weren't for Master Gu, we would all be doomed today!"

"..."

In an instant, everyone thanked Gu Guanqi.

Gu Guanqi stepped down from the ruins, waved his hand, and said, "We are all righteous martial artists. We naturally cannot stand idly by in the face of such a matter. Fellow practitioners, please be too kind!"

at this time,

Lu Lin stepped forward, leaning on a wooden cane, and said, "Hero Gu saved the martial arts world of Yunzhou from a catastrophe. Now that the newly elected Alliance Leader Yang Tong has been murdered, I think we should, as previously agreed, invite Hero Gu to serve as the Alliance Leader and lead the martial arts world of Yunzhou. What do you all think?"

Su Qingxing chimed in, "Hero Gu's martial arts are unparalleled, and his chivalry is unmatched. With him as the alliance leader, Medicine King Valley will fully support him!"

"Indeed," Tang Yu said, "No one doubts Master Gu's character and martial arts skills. Now he has saved our Yunzhou martial arts world from dire straits. He is simply the chosen leader. Please, Master Gu, take on the role of leader!"

"We humbly acknowledge Hero Gu as our leader!"

"We beg Master Gu to step down from the mountain and lead the martial arts world of Yunzhou to prosperity!"

"..."

Immediately, everyone echoed his sentiments.

Gu Guanqi quickly waved his hand and said, "I appreciate everyone's kindness. However, the matter of becoming the leader of the alliance was just a joke before, and should not be taken seriously. I am too incompetent and unworthy to bear such a heavy responsibility!"

"Master Gu!"

Lu Lin quickly shouted, "If your reputation and martial arts skills are insufficient for the position of alliance leader, then who is qualified?"

Gu Guanqi chuckled and said, "Commander Lu is joking. I'm young and lack experience in the martial world; I'm far from qualified to shoulder such a heavy responsibility. Let's not discuss this further. Hmm, the fire is spreading rapidly; everyone should evacuate!"

"Master Gu,"

Tang Yu called out, then he and Fa Yuan stepped forward, standing on either side of Gu Guanqi, and bowed, saying, "Tang Yu, on behalf of the martial arts world of Yunzhou, humbly requests that Hero Gu assume the position of Alliance Leader!"

"Amitabha!"

Master Fayuan also earnestly said, "Hero Gu, you have quelled one storm after another in the martial arts world of Yunzhou. Your appointment as the leader is truly the will of the people. This humble monk also dares to humbly request that you come out of seclusion and lead the martial arts world of Yunzhou!"

Gu Guanqi said with difficulty, "Sect Leader Tang, Master Fayuan, I am really not suitable. I have neither reputation nor authority, nor am I from Yunzhou."

Su Qingxing stepped forward and said, "Hero Gu, whether you're from Yunzhou or not isn't that important. We're all Chinese, aren't we? The martial arts world of Yunzhou is facing a calamity, and it needs you!"

Veteran martial arts expert Zhou Wenyuan echoed, "Master Gu, in Yunzhou today, if you don't become the leader, who dares to? Who is capable of being the leader? Apart from you, no one can command respect!"

"This is inappropriate!"

Gu Guanqi quickly waved his hand and said, "Let's go, fellow cultivators, let's find the body quickly. We shouldn't stay here any longer. Let's leave first."

After all,

Ignoring any attempts to persuade him to stay, Gu Guanqi led Han Youniang out.

Seeing this, Tang Yu was about to step forward to continue persuading him, but Su Qingxing stopped her.

Tang Yu said urgently, "Valley Master Su, why are you stopping me? Putting aside the matter of gratitude, given the current situation in Yunzhou, there is truly no one more suitable to be the leader of the alliance than Hero Gu."

No one dared to take the position anymore. Brother Yang was killed in full view of everyone right after being elected as the leader. At this moment, whoever became the leader of the Yunzhou martial arts world would be criticized and accused of deliberately standing by and letting Brother Yang be killed for the sake of the leader's position.

Furthermore, even if no one said such a thing, are we supposed to hold another martial arts tournament and another grand competition? Wouldn't that be a joke? Leaving aside Master Gu's martial arts skills, no one in Yunzhou can rival him. He also turned the tide at a crucial moment, preventing a catastrophe. The martial arts world of Yunzhou deserves him as its leader!

Su Qingxing rolled his eyes and said, "I didn't say he was unsuitable. In times of crisis, everyone shouted for him to be the leader, and then he resolved the crisis but didn't become the leader. Doesn't the Yunzhou martial arts world have any shame? Who else would dare to take the position?"

Tang Yu asked, puzzled, "Then why did you stop me?"

Su Qingxing said, "When emperors ascend the throne, even family members have to decline the throne three times. Aren't you usually quick-witted?"

Moreover, Guanqi is a simple-minded child. He had always wanted to be the leader of the martial arts alliance in Qingzhou, and never considered coming to Yunzhou to be the leader. He has no interest in that right now. If you rush things, he definitely won't agree. We have to take a roundabout approach!

Tang Yu suddenly realized and quickly said, "Yes, yes, I was too hasty. Then, Valley Master Su, what do you suggest we do to get Hero Gu to accept the position of Alliance Leader?"

Su Qingxing chuckled and said, "You old scumbag, don't you know what the weakness of you sentimental types is?"

Tang Yu's eyes lit up, and she said, "I understand. Hmm, if I'm not mistaken, your eldest disciple An Yi and Master Gu... hehe!"

Su Qingxing nodded slightly and said, "Tomorrow, I'll ask him how he plans to settle my two disciples!"

"Two?" Tang Yu asked in surprise.

"Um."

Tang Yu gave a thumbs up and said, "Amazing!"

On the other side,

Lu Lin was being helped out by his trusted subordinate. As they walked, the subordinate whispered, "Sir, why must we make Master Gu the leader? Can't we take this opportunity to promote one of our own? Given the current situation, the Grandmasters are unlikely to become the leader for the sake of their reputation. We have a high chance of successfully promoting someone to the position."

Lu Lin said in a low voice, "With so many people almost wiped out by the evil cultivators, those grandmasters, for the sake of their reputation, certainly won't become the alliance leader. So what's the point of us supporting a martial arts master?"

"Martial Arts Alliance Leader, do you think a mere title can command the martial arts world? As you say, if I were to support someone to take the position now, could that person command Medicine King Valley or Bodhi Academy? Right now, only Gu Guanqi can command it. Who would dare disobey him if he said a word?"

"Being outmatched is one thing, but the debt of gratitude for saving Yunzhou from catastrophe is undeniable. Who wouldn't listen? Who wants to be branded as ungrateful? Before the battle against Yuan Guangkai, everyone shouted their slogans. So, now, besides Gu Guanqi, who can be the alliance leader?"

The confidant whispered, "What you say is true, sir. I was inconsiderate. My main concern was for Master Gu. Although he's relatively close to us now, there's no guarantee he won't become our enemy in the future!"

"You don't know anything!" Lu Lin said, "You don't understand Gu Guanqi at all. I have carefully studied what he has done since he entered the martial arts world. This person has no ambition. Although he is very bloodthirsty, he is also extremely loyal and values ​​sincerity. He will treat anyone who treats him with sincerity in return."

Therefore, when dealing with Gu Guanqi, one must be less calculating and more sincere. Tell him directly what's on your mind, and avoid using traditional methods of speculation based on self-interest. For example, if one day, due to prevailing circumstances, you might find yourself on opposite sides, just tell him directly. As long as you don't harm him or his people, he won't bother with your gains and losses.

The confidant said, "Is that so? He certainly has the air of a renowned scholar of old!"

"He is a renowned scholar," Lu Lin said. "Moreover, although he appears humble, he is actually extremely proud and has no respect for anything, including imperial power."

This kind of person doesn't value immediate gains because, in their view, they can get whatever they want. So, if you try to outsmart them, you might just get cut down. It's better to be straightforward with them; that's more likely to succeed.

……

After leaving Cuiyun Manor, Gu Guanqi took Han Youniang and left, returning directly to the accommodation arranged for them by Lu Lin. He didn't get involved in the follow-up matters.

After returning to the room,

Gu Guanqi didn't sleep. Instead, he lit a lamp and began to look through the secret manual called "Supreme Bright King Skill" that he had obtained from Yuan Guangkai.

He initially thought it was an evil martial art, but after browsing through it, he discovered that it was not an evil martial art at all, but a martial art with the attribute of ice that was similar to the Mingyu Gong.

but,

This martial art doesn't cultivate normal internal energy; instead, it mentions the concept of "earth-cold spiritual energy," which left Gu Guanqi somewhat confused.

In addition, this martial art is somewhat similar to the zombie martial art he had heard of. After the zombie martial art is cultivated to perfection, the body will become as hard as steel, and the true energy will be cold and chilling to the bone. This Supreme Bright King martial art, when cultivated to perfection, will make the skin as hard as ice and stone, and nothing can harm it. Its cold power can freeze the tendons and veins, reaching the state of being immaculate and flawless, and the ultimate in profound yin!

What is particularly special is the spiritual realm, which can lead to a transcendent state of selflessness and detachment.

Gu Guanqi browsed through the Supreme Bright King Technique and thought to himself that this martial art was obviously much stronger than the Zombie Technique. If Yuan Guangkai had mastered this martial art to perfection, then it wouldn't be so easy for him to fight today. Although he was confident that he could defeat his opponent, it was hard to say whether he could kill him.

"It seems that the concept of 'earth-cold spiritual energy' proposed by this martial art is quite unique and very difficult to cultivate. Therefore, Yuan Guangkai resorted to cultivating the Zombie Art as a second choice."

At this moment,

Footsteps sounded at the door. Han Youniang came to the door carrying a tray and said softly, "Brother Gu, you stopped eating before you finished at Cuiyun Manor. I made you some food."

Gu Guanqi nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Youniang. Please bring it in!"

He hadn't eaten enough at Cuiyun Manor, and then he got into a fight, which took a toll on him. He was actually a little hungry on the way back, but he didn't say anything because it was too late.

Han Youniang came in carrying a tray and arranged the food one by one.

Gu Guanqi put away the manual, walked over and sat down, saying, "You should eat with me too!"

Han Youniang said in a low voice, "I'll go and brew the tea first."

After saying that, Han Youniang went out the door.

Gu Guanqi smiled slightly. He had a habit of drinking tea after meals, so Han Youniang would always have a pot of tea on hand during meals.

After a while

Han Youniang brought in a teapot and placed it on the table. Her gaze fell on the secret manual that Gu Guanqi had placed on the table. She paused for a moment, then asked, "Brother Gu, are you going to cultivate this Supreme Bright King Technique?"

Gu Guanqi asked in confusion, "You know this martial art?"

"Hmm." Han Youniang sat down and slowly said, "I heard my grandmother say that this is an extremely yin and cold divine skill, which was the sect's supreme divine skill back then. However, because it is too difficult to cultivate, it can be said that only one in ten thousand people can master it."

Therefore, the masters of the Corpse Refining Sect pooled their wisdom and created a weakened version of the Supreme Bright King Technique, which later became known as the infamous evil technique—the Corpse Refining Technique.

Gu Guanqi suddenly realized, "No wonder I noticed many similarities between this martial art and the Zombie Kung Fu."

Han Youniang said, "This martial art is not something ordinary people can master, because the cultivation of this martial art is not like normal martial arts, which involves circulating qi through the body and condensing true qi through the eight extraordinary meridians."

"Yes," Gu Guanqi said, "I saw it. It's absorbing something called Earth Cold Spiritual Energy."

Han Youniang nodded slightly and said, "When Grandma destroyed the Corpse Refining Sect, she obtained a handbook that recorded her insights on the 'Supreme Bright King Technique.' It clearly stated that the so-called cold earth spiritual energy is actually the earth energy condensed in the feng shui burial site for nurturing corpses."

The reason why the Corpse Refining Sect created the Corpse Technique was twofold: firstly, it was difficult for humans to directly absorb the cold spiritual energy of the earth, and secondly, it was too difficult to find a suitable place to raise corpses, and these places could not be moved.

Therefore, a weakened version of the Zombie Technique was created, replacing the earth's cold spiritual energy with corpse energy. Zombies were allowed to drink blood, converting their essence into corpse energy to continuously improve their cultivation. Meanwhile, the corpse refiner cultivated the Zombie Technique manual, using special true energy to control the zombies.

Gu Guanqi nodded slightly and said, "So that's how it is. So, Yuan Guangkai really is a talented person. He probably can't cultivate the Supreme Bright King Technique."

Therefore, he took a different approach, turning himself into a zombie and then letting other zombies cultivate. He directly absorbed the corpse energy of those zombies, and his cultivation speed depended on how many puppet zombies he created.

Later, after reaching a certain level, the Supreme Bright King Technique was used to refine the corpse energy within his body into earth-cold spiritual energy, allowing him to complete the transformation. This was essentially equivalent to him cultivating the Supreme Bright King Technique, transforming him from a zombie into a human!

Han Youniang nodded slightly and said, "If I'm not mistaken, he must have found a place to nurture corpses and transformed himself after he mastered the Zombie Technique, because it's difficult for humans to absorb the cold spiritual energy of the earth, but zombies can."

Gu Guanqi basically understood it.

Initially, Yuan Guangkai must have wanted to cultivate the Supreme Bright King Technique, but he was unable to due to his limited talent. So, he combined the Bloodsucking Divine Technique with the Zombie Technique and successfully transformed himself into a zombie.

He then used his zombie body to absorb the cold spiritual energy of the earth, quickly raising his cultivation level. After absorbing the blood of the people from the Listening Tide Sword Sect, he cultivated the Zombie Technique to perfection. At this point, he thought of preserving his cultivation level and switching from the Zombie Technique to the Supreme Bright King Technique.

The balance point is that the level of the Zombie Technique is significantly lower than that of the Supreme Bright King Technique, so in order to complete the conversion, more of the cold earth spiritual energy must be converted.

Therefore, Yuan Guangkai thought of absorbing the blood of all the masters at the martial arts tournament, turning their blood into corpse energy, and then into earth-cold spiritual energy to make up for the lack of earth-cold spiritual energy in his cultivation.

Once he successfully switches majors...

Then one can transform from a zombie into a human and cultivate the Supreme Bright King Technique to perfection.

“Eh…”

Gu Guanqi suddenly remembered Han Youniang's special constitution and asked, "Youniang, you are naturally sensitive to corpse energy. Does that mean you are one of the very few people who can cultivate the Supreme Bright King Technique?"

Han Youniang nodded slightly and said, "I...I can cultivate, but...I don't want to cultivate."

"Why?" Gu Guanqi asked, puzzled.

Han Youniang lowered her head and remained silent for a long while before saying, "Brother Gu, if I were to cultivate the Supreme Bright King Technique, I would have to find the Corpse-Nourishing Ground, and I would have to stay there alone for years on end, unable to see... unable to see you. I don't like that!"

Gu Guanqi chuckled, took out an Ice Soul from his pocket, placed it on the table, and said, "Sense it, is there any earth-cold spiritual energy inside?"

Han Youniang slowly extended her hand, sensed for a moment, then slowly withdrew it and whispered, "Yes." She raised her head and asked, "Is it... Yuan Guangkai's?"

"Yes," Gu Guanqi said, "After I killed him, I took it out of his body. He must have turned the Ice Soul into something similar to a dantian."

Han Youniang nodded slightly and asked, "So, Brother Gu, do you want me to use this Ice Soul to assist in cultivating the Supreme Bright King Technique?"

Gu Guanqi nodded and said, "This is simply tailor-made for you. The earth-cold spiritual energy stored in this Ice Soul allowed Yuan Guangkai to reach a state of flawlessness and purity, almost transforming into a human body."

"And given your unique constitution, the cold spiritual energy here might just allow you to cultivate the Supreme Bright King Technique to the flawless, immaculate, and supremely profound Yin realm."

Han Youniang shook her head slightly: "I don't want to cultivate."

Gu Guanqi asked in confusion, "Why? If you think this thing is valuable, then there's absolutely no need for it, because I have no use for it, and I can't cultivate the Supreme Bright King Technique."

Moreover, with my current martial arts skills, there's no need for me to cultivate them. Therefore, the Ice Soul Technique and the Supreme Bright King Technique are no different in my hands than a stone or a rag.

Han Youniang lowered her head and whispered, "If I cultivate, it will take up time, and then... then I won't be able to stay with Brother Gu... Brother Gu, will you abandon me?"

"What are you thinking?" Gu Guanqi chuckled. "I promised Senior Han I would take care of you. As long as you're willing to follow me, you're mine. Of course, if one day you change your mind and want to live your own life, then just tell me, and I'll arrange things for you..."

"No, no!" Han Youniang raised her head, looked at Gu Guanqi, and said, "As long as Brother Gu doesn't send me away, I will never leave Brother Gu for the rest of my life. I am willing to wash clothes, cook meals, and serve you for the rest of my life!"

Gu Guanqi reached out and gently patted Han Youniang's head, saying, "If you're only worried that I'll abandon you, rather than rejecting cultivation, then I think you shouldn't waste your talent. I won't abandon you."

"Then... Brother Gu, are you sure?" Han Youniang said earnestly, "Then even if you try to kick me out, I won't leave!"

"I won't kick you out," Gu Guanqi said with a light laugh.

"Then I'm willing to cultivate!" Han Youniang said, "Brother Gu is the most powerful and outstanding person in the world. Even if I'm just a little maid who does laundry and cooks for you, I should still cultivate my martial arts well."

Otherwise, like today, Brother Gu was fighting the bad guys there, and I couldn't help at all. I... I also want to be able to stand by Brother Gu's side when there's danger."

Gu Guanqi smiled slightly, pushed the Supreme Bright King Technique manual and the Ice Soul in front of Han Youniang, and said, "Then cultivate diligently. I also look forward to the day when you fight alongside me!"

Han Youniang carefully put the things away, then asked, "Brother Gu... are you going to become the leader of the Yunzhou martial arts alliance? Should I learn how to share the burden of your affairs?"

Gu Guanqi pondered for a moment and said, "I never thought about this before. I always wanted to go back to Qingzhou and become the leader of the martial arts alliance. Now that this has suddenly happened, I'm really a bit conflicted."

Gu Guanqi's dilemma wasn't that he coveted the position of martial arts alliance leader. For him, he didn't need the fame and fortune that the position would bring him, and he wasn't interested in it at all. Otherwise, he wouldn't have rejected Ma Wanli's proposal in Qingzhou.

but,

Since meeting Tang Yu, he realized that he might not need a foundation, but that didn't mean he didn't need a home.

Moreover, his situation was far more difficult than Tang Yu's.

Lin Yourong goes without saying; the Lin family alone is already the richest family in Qingzhou, and she wouldn't care about ordinary businesses. Jiang Baili is an even more remarkable 20-year-old Grandmaster.

In Yunzhou, An Yi is the young master of Medicine King Valley, while Xue Fuling is currently cultivating both the Heavenly Medicine Divine Scripture and the Heavenly Medicine Poison Scripture. In a few years, she will emerge from seclusion as a top-level grandmaster.

None of these girls are simple.

If we don't do something big to keep them occupied and force them to meet, we'll beat them senseless.

Therefore,

This is the reason why Gu Guanqi is somewhat interested in the leader of the Yunzhou martial arts alliance.

An Yi and Xue Fuling, one staying in Medicine King Valley and the other in charge of the Martial Alliance, will both be tied down and naturally won't go to Qingzhou. Meanwhile, in Qingzhou, the Martial Alliance can keep Lin Yourong and Jiang Baili in check, and because of the Lin family, Lin Yourong won't have any conflict with Jiang Baili.

Therefore, if he becomes the leader of both the Yunzhou and Qingzhou martial arts alliances, the matter will be perfectly resolved.

But the reason he was conflicted was...

It's because he's quite lazy and doesn't like trouble, and once he becomes the leader of the alliance, he'll be bogged down by all sorts of official duties.

The situation in Qingzhou is alright. He can have Jiang Baili oversee things while Lin Yourong helps manage it. After all, Lin Yourong is neither the head of the Lin family nor the heir to the position, so she can naturally join the Martial Alliance. What the Lin family needs most is Lin Yourong's name. Her presence in the Martial Alliance will be more intimidating to the Lin family.

The problem lies in Yunzhou. Xue Fuling cannot come out for a short time, and even if she does, it is unknown whether she has the ability to manage the situation.

As for An Yi

She is the heir to Medicine King Valley, and it's definitely not appropriate for her to manage the Martial Alliance. Let alone her, even when Tang Yu was preparing to compete for the alliance leader position, he had already made preparations; if he won the election, he would immediately resign from his position as the head of the Mechanism Sect.

Therefore,

If An Yi is to help manage the Martial Arts Alliance, she must give up her status as the young master of Medicine King Valley.

If members of the martial arts alliance retain positions in other factions, it will be difficult for them to gain the respect of the people, as everyone is worried that they will openly show favoritism.

And whether or not he secretly favors the faction from which he came is certain.

However, no one is worried because this favoritism is within acceptable limits.

For example, if Tang Yu becomes the leader of the alliance, he must resign from his position as the leader of the Mechanical Gate. At that time, the Mechanical Gate will have a new leader. When that happens, it can only be said that the Mechanical Gate and Tang Yu have a close relationship and are even closer.

Tang Yu could not help the Mechanical Gate without any limits, because the Mechanical Gate was not his private property. From the moment he stepped down as the gate master, his only assets were the shops and houses in his own home.

His real career shifted from the government agency to the martial arts alliance. He couldn't help the government agency without any bottom line; otherwise, the public would be outraged and drive him off his horse, leaving him with nothing.

And An Yi is the same.

If Gu Guanqi wants to bring her to work in the Martial Alliance, whether as the vice leader, an elder, or in any other position, she must give up her position in Medicine King Valley.

It's actually quite simple.

It's a matter of priorities. An Yi can be a disciple of Medicine King Valley, but her primary identity must be with the Martial Alliance. Her personal development depends on the Martial Alliance, and her decision-making should also be based on the Martial Alliance.

The same applies to other people who come to work for the Martial Arts Alliance.

Of course, there are all sorts of birds in a big forest, and even after starting a family and establishing a career, there are still those who are overly devoted to their brothers!

No system can completely eliminate problems.

"never mind!"

Gu Guanqi thought for a moment, then thought to himself, "If they insist on asking me to be the alliance leader, then let them find someone to assist me. If they're just saying it today and that's it, then I'll go back to Qingzhou!"

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Gu Guanqi had just finished washing up and stepped out of his room when there was a knock on the door outside the courtyard.

Han Youniang was cooking in the kitchen and was about to come out when Gu Guanqi waved to her.

Han Youniang understood immediately and didn't move, continuing to cook.

Gu Guanqi walked to the door, opened it, and saw Su Qingxing, Tang Yu, Master Fayuan, Lu Lin, Zhou Wenyuan, and Zhao Lingyuan.

"Amitabha!"

Master Fayuan, with one hand bandaged, could only offer a single-palm salute, saying, "Great Hero Gu, we have come here with great urgency on behalf of the martial arts world of Yunzhou to humbly request that you assume the position of Martial Arts Alliance Leader!"

Gu Guanqi asked, "Have you eaten?"

They were all slightly taken aback.

Master Fayuan said, "I've already eaten."

"That's fine," Gu Guanqi said. "I don't have much food here, so if you haven't eaten yet, I thought I'd take you out to eat. Please come in!"

"Thank you!" "Thank you so much, Master Gu!" "..."

The group exchanged pleasantries and entered the courtyard.

Gu Guanqi led the group to a stone table in the courtyard and said, "Please have a seat, I'll go brew some tea!"

"I'll go with you."

Su Qingxing got up and followed Gu Guanqi into the house. Once inside, she said softly, "Guanqi, from the bottom of your heart, do you not object to becoming the leader of the martial arts alliance? If you really object, then I won't try to persuade you any further."

Gu Guanqi chuckled and said, "Aunt Qing, there's no need for rejection. Didn't I already tell Elder Yan that I'd be returning to Qingzhou to serve as the leader of the martial arts alliance? He's already gone back to prepare."

Su Qingxing breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's good that you don't object. Then I have to advise you. Being one alliance leader is the same as being two, there's no difference. The only difference is that you have to travel between the two places all year round, right?"

Besides, even if you don't become the leader of the martial arts alliance, will Yunzhou stop coming? Don't even mention you're planning to take An Yi and Fu Ling to Qingzhou.

Gu Guanqi chuckled and said, "Aunt Qing is right."

Su Qingxing rolled his eyes and said, "I knew I shouldn't have said that. You little scumbag, you couldn't possibly be unaware of the importance of maintaining peace in the inner quarters. So, you'll be the leader of this alliance!"

Gu Guanqi said, "Aunt Qing, I'll be honest with you. I can be the leader of the alliance, but you must assign me someone who is good at management to assist me."

As you know, I come from an ordinary family and my management skills are severely lacking. I definitely couldn't manage the Martial Arts Alliance on my own, especially since, as you said, I would have to travel between Qingzhou and Yunzhou.

Su Qingxing asked, "So, what are your plans for Qingzhou?"

"I have someone in mind," Gu Guanqi said.

Su Qingxing chuckled and said, "That young lady from the Lin family in Qingzhou, and that Jiang Baili who's now known as the most beautiful woman in Qingzhou, right?"

Gu Guanqi said, "That's not important, Aunt Qing. Let's talk about the Yunzhou Martial Arts Alliance, shall we?"

Su Qingxing said, "You don't need to worry about this at all. All the factions and the government will actively prepare for the establishment of the Martial Alliance. As for your deputy, we will definitely carefully select a group of people. You can decide for yourself then!"

Gu Guanqi nodded slightly and said, "Okay."

Su Qingxing chuckled again, "I'll ask An Yi then and see what she thinks. I imagine you'd be quite at ease if An Yi were the vice leader!"

Gu Guanqi chuckled, "She's naturally my first choice. If she becomes the vice leader, I, as the leader, will follow her orders. But, Aunt Qing, are you willing to let her go?"

Su Qingxing said, "There's nothing to be reluctant about. For Medicine King Valley, it would be a good thing if An Yi could come to the Martial Alliance as the vice leader. I'm not that old yet, and An Yi will be the young valley master of Medicine King Valley for many more years!"

Personally, An Yi is like my daughter. Although you're a bit of a jerk, you're capable and responsible, and she loves you. I feel at ease entrusting you with my life!

Gu Guanqi cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your trust, Aunt Qing!"

Su Qingxing chuckled and said, "Well then, it's settled then. But the proper procedure of three refusal and three concessions still needs to be followed. Unlike us martial arts people of Yunzhou who can run for election ourselves, you have to beg us to come."

Gu Guanqi chuckled and said, "Alright, I'll do whatever Aunt Qing says."

……

Although everyone has reached a consensus, the procedures must still be followed.

Just as Su Qingxing said, he declined three times.

On the second day,

Su Qingxing, Fayuan, and others, along with many renowned martial arts figures, came to invite Gu Guanqi to serve as the alliance leader, but Gu Guanqi declined.

They came again on the third day, but I declined again.

On the fourth day,

Gu Guanqi finally relented after being earnestly invited by Su Qingxing, Tang Yu, and others, and agreed to become the leader of the martial arts alliance.

after that,

Lu Lin and Zhao Lingyuan then presented Gu Guanqi with the seal of the Yunzhou Martial Arts Alliance Leader, and afterwards, they discussed and finalized the specific charter of the Martial Arts Alliance.

The martial arts alliance was established at the original location of the Listening Tide Sword Sect, with one leader and one deputy leader. Eight highly respected martial arts masters were invited to serve as the eight hall elders, and eight halls were established for discipline, logistics, patrol, etc.

Then, based on the sixteen prefectures of Yunzhou, a branch was established for each.

We are openly recruiting candidates from all walks of life.

All initial expenses were borne by the government.

These regulations had actually been finalized by the Six Doors organization long ago, and recommendations had been made for personnel from all sides. Therefore, the establishment process was quite fast, and the personnel arrangements were finalized in just a few days.

The only candidate for vice leader is yet to be decided. However, no faction has made any recommendations, because Tang Yu's slightest hint is enough for everyone to know that Gu Guanqi has someone in mind and is still waiting for a response.

Therefore, even though each faction has the desire to recommend someone, they are all waiting for the results before deciding whether to make a recommendation.

In fact,

Gu Guanqi was indeed waiting for An Yi's response.

In general,

Gu Guanqi had no objection to the various personnel arrangements of the Martial Arts Alliance.

He didn't consider the issue of loyalty.

Because every individual is a person with independent thought, and everyone prioritizes loyalty to themselves. Whether or not they are loyal to the organization depends on the organization's feedback and the leader's personal charisma.

A sense of belonging cannot be created in a day or two, or with a few slogans.

……

Time flies by.

Preparations for the Martial Arts Alliance are proceeding in full swing.

The entire martial arts world of Yunzhou is in an uproar. Recently, the martial arts world of Yunzhou has been experiencing one wave after another, which is magnificent. Now, the establishment of the Martial Arts Alliance has pushed the excitement to its peak.

The martial arts alliance gradually became lively.

After the eight elders returned to their respective sects or families and handed over their duties, they arrived one after another to take up their posts. Other personnel also arrived one after another, and the Martial Alliance began to operate.

Gu Guanqi gradually felt the pressure during this period, with various matters piling up, especially the branch offices in various counties being established at the same time, all of which required his approval.

He was so engrossed in looking at the folding paper every day that he was overwhelmed.

That noon, Gu Guanqi was looking at folded paper in his study.

A guard walked to the door, cupped his hands, and said, "Alliance Leader, Miss An has arrived."

Gu Guanqi was overjoyed.

He immediately dropped the pen in his hand and rushed out.

As soon as I stepped outside the courtyard, I saw An Yi carrying a bundle on her back, walking towards me led by a guard.

The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing, casting a soft and luminous glow on her figure.

"Senior Sister!"

Gu Guanqi called out and quickly went to meet him.

When An Yi saw Gu Guanqi, she was stunned for a moment, her eyes surging with undisguised joy and longing.

But she quickly composed herself, took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the pounding in her heart, and her face regained its usual composure.

She stepped forward, cupped her hands in greeting, and said, "An Yi greets the Alliance Leader."

Gu Guanqi quickly said, "Senior Sister, you're finally here! If you hadn't come, I would have had a terrible headache."

An Yi looked at Gu Guanqi with eyes full of affection and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work, Junior Brother."

Gu Guanqi smiled, stepped aside to lead the way, and led An Yi into the courtyard, then headed towards the study.

The two entered the study one after the other. Gu Guanqi closed the door, turned around, looked at An Yi, and said, "Senior Sister, you must have made a decision by coming here."

An Yi nodded slightly, took the bundle off her back and placed it on the chair, and slowly said, "I have resigned from my position as the young master of Medicine King Valley. From now on, I will wholeheartedly assist you, junior brother!"

Gu Guanqi felt a warmth in her heart, but also a little guilty, and said softly, "I've made things difficult for you, Senior Sister."

An Yi shook her head slightly, looked at Gu Guanqi, and said softly, "I only hope that my junior brother won't let me down!"

Gu Guanqi took a step forward, reached out and gently embraced An Yi, smiling as he said, "Even if I betray the whole world, I will never betray you, Senior Sister. From now on, the Martial Alliance belongs to you, Senior Sister. I'll rely on you to support me!"

Held in Gu Guanqi's arms, An Yi's body instantly went limp. Leaning against him, she gently wrapped her arms around his waist, her voice tinged with a mixture of reproach and joy: "You're always trying to coax and deceive me, and yet I willingly let you deceive me. I know you're not being sincere, but it still makes me so happy!"

As he spoke,

She raised her head, gently touched Gu Guanqi's cheek, and said, "I received a letter a few days ago saying that you, junior brother, are not good at managing affairs and are troubled by various matters every day. There is no one by your side to share the burden, so I was very worried. That's why I rushed here day and night, just to share your burden as soon as possible."

Seeing how haggard you look, Junior Brother, breaks my heart. I wish I had wings so I could fly to your side sooner!

Gu Guanqi hugged An Yi tightly and said, "Meeting you, Senior Sister, is truly my good fortune!"

……

An Yi is very capable. After taking office, she quickly took over various affairs of the Martial Alliance. In just a few days, she made the Martial Alliance run smoothly and orderly. She also managed to find time to accompany Gu Guanqi every day.

Gu Guanqi, on the other hand, suddenly found himself with nothing to do.

Time quickly came to April 12th.

The Yunzhou Martial Arts Alliance has been officially established!

The plaque was personally hung by Kou Huaizhi, the governor of Yunzhou, and Zhao Mingxuan, the heir of the Prince of Rong. Without exception, all the martial arts sects in Yunzhou that were registered with the Six Doors sent people to the alliance meeting.

Before the assembled martial arts heroes of Yunzhou, Gu Guanqi announced that the martial arts world of Yunzhou had entered a new era under the leadership of the Martial Arts Alliance.